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Nain

Places & Geography • New Testament
Nain was a Galilean village near which Jesus raised a widow’s only son from the dead. The site is generally identified with modern Nein.
Biblical Usage
Nain appears in Scripture only in connection with Jesus’ raising of the widow’s son, an event that produced awe and astonishment among the people.
Scripture References
Luke 7:11-17 Luke 7:12